Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? One of the authors I have worked with had a great idea for a new anthology! Since most of you know I love the short stories, I decided what the heck. What’s one more? For this anthology, we are going with Chaos Theory – things that humans can do whether they should or not – you know, like the Dire wolf. If this is up your alley, read below! We’ve got an open call for short stories for this anthology!
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J. R. Handley’s Second Santa Operator
Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? While I’m dealing with real life issues, I needed a hobby. So, as one does, I had such a great result from my first Christmas anthology, I thought I would do it again. For those of you who don’t know, the idea centered around a picture of Santa as a knuckle dragging, door kicking, Grade-A Operator. It started with just joking around. One email friend egged me on – then another, and now here we are. So, after talking to my admin staff (you know, the boss) we decided to go for it. If this is up your alley, read below! We’ve got an open call for short stories for this anthology!
Title: TBD
Cover Designer: TBD
Editor: Bayonet Books Publishing
Submission Due Date: August 1, 2025
Story Acceptance Date: September 15, 2025
Projected Publication Date: November 4, 2025
Revision of Rights: 1 year after publication, then non-exclusive rights return to the author.
Requirements: 6,000 – 10,000 words – an original, unpublished story. All stories must be in a final edited state.
Publisher: Bayonet Books Publishing
Concept: A short story inspired by Santa as a military operative – science fiction or fantasy are fine, but we want plenty of action and adventure. Lots of probing questions about aliens or monsters are expected, with plenty of room for things to go belly up.
We will be accepting a limited number of submissions via open call. Please submit your story in the following form:
document formatted in .rtf, 12pt Times New Roman, with a single space after periods. Indicate a scene break with three asterisks, centered, with a space in between, like this: *** Nothing else! Preface your story with your name, the title, your email address, and the word count as well as a short blurb and short bio (about 150 words each).
NOTE: Stories not in .rtf will not be accepted.
If your story is chosen, we will send you a contract that spells out all the details. It should be noted that we only use Kindle Unlimited for 90 days – then publish wide unless we are getting good sales from KU.
Please send all submissions to Bayonet Books Publishing at this email address: anthologies@jrhandleyinc.com. The subject line should have Santa Operator story submission followed by your name: ex: Santa Operator story submission, Bill Author.
Again, please preface your story with your name, the title, your email address, and word count. All of this makes your story easier to read, then quickly format for publication. Also, please provide a short bio and a blurb for your story.
Until next time, stay frosty and don’t forget to keep your powder dry!
J. R.
->As usual, all images came from the Google’s “labeled for reuse” section or are screen grabs taken by JR Handley for use under the Fair Use Doctrine.
GHOSTSHIP: DERELICT RELEASE!
Good day Sapce Cadets! I wanted to let you know about my latest book. As with my last anthology it is being published by Three Ravens Publishing. It is just the thing for you if you love Military Science Fiction. .
Ghostship: Derelict, you can get it now. Continue reading “GHOSTSHIP: DERELICT RELEASE!”
Contested Landing Volume 1 Release
Good day Sapce Cadets! I wanted to let you know about a new anthology I have coming out through Three Ravens Publishing. It is just the thing for you if you love Military Science Fiction. .
Contested Landing Volume 1, scheduled for release June 21st, 2024, and will be available for pre-order. Continue reading “Contested Landing Volume 1 Release”
A FINAL FAREWELL
My fellow space cadets… it is with a heavy heart that I write this letter to you. Yesterday the world lost a gaming legend, and it is a darker place for his absence. My friend, my co-writer, and my partner in crime, James M. Ward, has rolled the dice for the last time. I will miss him, I will mourn him, and I will celebrate his legacy.
I still remember the first time I had the privilege to game with him. I knew about Dungeons and Dragons, but I’d never Continue reading “A FINAL FAREWELL”
OPEN CALL FOR SCI-FI MECH STORIES!
Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? I just wanted to remind you about our next anthology. Get your stories in! I am really looking forward to seeing all the fabulous stories that get submitted for this anthology. Remember the cut off date is coming soon – June 15th to be exact.
EXTENDED DUE DATE FOR ZOMBIE ANTHOLOGY
Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that due to losses in the family we have extended the due date for the Zombie Anthology. The due date for stories has been extended to 30 April, with stories being accepted by the 15th of May. Tell your friends! I look forward to seeing what is written for this anthology.
LAST CALL FOR THE MONSTER WITHIN ANTHOLOGY
Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? I just wanted to let you know that submissions for this anthology are due today. If you have a story that is not quite ready to submit I have extended the submission date until end of business 23 Feb 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity! Continue reading “LAST CALL FOR THE MONSTER WITHIN ANTHOLOGY”
OPEN CALL FOR 2023 ANTHOLOGIES
Hey Space Cadets, how’re y’all doing today? I am recovering from the holidays and getting back on my diet wagon. Wish me luck! To start the year I am putting out the call for my 2023 anthologies along with the dates. As you know, I love the short story, so I look forward to seeing what comes in. Please tell your friends, so we get a good turn out for these works.
New Anthology Release
Hey Space Cadets, how’s everyone doing today? I’m doing well, still pushing myself. I’m desperately trying to get a good schedule working between being a single parent and making time for writing, so wish me luck. I just wanted to take a break to let you know about the release of my two new anthologies. Continue reading “New Anthology Release”
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